Gintama

10 Best Episodes of Gintama - Season 1

In an era where aliens have invaded and taken over feudal Tokyo, an unemployed samurai finds work however he can.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 30, 2022.

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Gintama - S1E39

#15 - Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well (Season 1 - Episode 39)

Katsura's injures his leg while escaping from the Shinsengumi and uses a ramen shop as a temporary hideout.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 54 votes.

Gintama - S1E13

#14 - If You're Going to Cosplay, Go All Out (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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The group is hired to find a missing girl. However, the group is dragged into deeper trouble than they originally anticipated. Gintoki may require the help of his old friend Katsura to help him out of this mess.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 79 votes.

Gintama - S1E32

#13 - Life Moves on Like a Conveyor Belt (Season 1 - Episode 32)

Gintoki who still does not have his memory back, works at a factory which produces a mysterious items. Meanwhile, Shinpachi and Kagura goes to retrieve Gintoki.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 58 votes.

Gintama - S1E38

#12 - Only Children Play in the Snow / Eating Ice Cream in Winter Is Awesome (Season 1 - Episode 38)

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Part 1 - Everyone's participating in the neighborhood snow building contest-- with disastrous results. Part 2 - An old man tries to get his wife to look at his fireworks & enjoy it.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 54 votes.

Gintama - S1E48

#11 - The More You're Alike, the More You Fight / Whatever You Play, Play to Win (Season 1 - Episode 48)

Part 1 - A group of assassins want to take Hijikata out. The problem: none of them really didn't expect what would happen when he encountered Gintoki. Part 2 - Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura encounters an old man and was "forced" to play games with him; meanwhile, Sa-chan's master passed away and she went to attend his funeral.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 50 votes.

Gintama - S1E22

#10 - Marriage Is Prolonging an Illusion for Your Whole Life (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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A female ninja stays over at the Yorozuya.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 65 votes.

Gintama - S1E18

#9 - Oh, Yeah! Our Crib Is Number One! (Season 1 - Episode 18)

The group and Shinsengumi attempt to capture a man who's been stealing women's underwear.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 67 votes.

Gintama - S1E45

#8 - Walk Your Dog at an Appropriate Speed (Season 1 - Episode 45)

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Sadaharu becomes a demon that the Yorozuya tries to rescue with the help of former priestess sisters.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 49 votes.

Gintama - S1E27

#7 - Some Things Can't Be Cut with a Sword (Season 1 - Episode 27)

After Okita showed them an underground death match arena (Rengokukan), the group proceeds to track down the reigning champion of those death matches.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 60 votes.

Gintama - S1E41

#6 - You Can't Judge a Movie by Its Title (Season 1 - Episode 41)

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Dissatisfies with Gintoki's reaction to Kagura's departure, Shinpachi quits and goes after Kagura.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 48 votes.

Gintama - S1E33

#5 - Mistaking Someone's Name Is Rude! (Season 1 - Episode 33)

Sakamoto sends two amanto craftsmen to help rebuild the Yorozuya as repayment for him crashing his spaceship into the place.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 61 votes.

Gintama - S1E44

#4 - Mom's Busy Too, So Quit Complaining About What's for Dinner (Season 1 - Episode 44)

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Katsura, along with the Yorozuya, goes to find Sarutobi Ayame to train them on ninja skills; in preparation for their Elizabeth rescue.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 51 votes.

Gintama - S1E34

#3 - Love Doesn't Require a Manual (1) (Season 1 - Episode 34)

Shinpachi saves a girl with cat ears while on a train ride. Later in a letter she sends him, the girl proceeds to ask him out.

The episode was rated 8.36 from 56 votes.

Gintama - S1E35

#2 - Love Doesn't Require a Manual (2) / You Can't Judge a Person by His Appearance, Either (Season 1 - Episode 35)

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Part 1 - Shinpachi deals with the kitty-dressed thief. Part 2 - Kondou's uncle gets him, Hijikata and Okita to help get her daughter to dump her boyfriend in which he is not approved of.

The episode was rated 8.53 from 58 votes.

Gintama - S1E42

#1 - You Know What Happens If You Pee on a Worm (Season 1 - Episode 42)

Gintoki, along with Umibouzu, goes to combat the alien; while at the same time avoiding the Shogunate's side of attack (on the alien).

The episode was rated 8.65 from 51 votes.

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